Chicken Paella

Paella Casserole (Thank you Margaret, SUnday, Frederick)
8 servings- 8 points a serving--------1 serving= 1 1/2 cups
By Judy Doherty
This Spanish-style casserole is delicious and colorful with chicken, shrimp, peppers and spices, including saffron, which adds a rich color and flavor to this dish.
1/4 cup olive oil1/2 onion, chopped1 tsp minced garlic1/2 green pepper, chopped1 pound diced skinless chicken1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined15-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice2 cups white rice1 cup frozen peas3-1/2 cups chicken broth1 tsp paprika1/2 teaspoon generous pinch of saffron1/8 teaspoon pinch cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper to tastePreheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a large Dutch oven pan on the stove on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and allow to get hot. Add the onion, garlic and green pepper and saute briefly until golden, stirring constantly. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover casserole and place in oven; bake until the rice is done, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Servings:Serves 8. Each serving: 1-1/2 cups.
Nutrition Information (per serving):Calories: 382Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 457mgCarbohydrates: 46gDietary Fiber: 3gSugars: 4gProtein: 30gVitamin A: 785iu (15%)Vitamin C: 14mg (23%)Calcium: 71mg (7%)Iron: 4.4mg (24%)
Diabetic Exchanges: Bread & Starch: 3.0 Fat: 1.0 Very Lean Meat: 1.0
Total Preparation & Cooking Time: 40 min. (15 Prep, 25 Cook)
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